I LOVED seeing all your spring and Easter creations recently. You guys are a talented bunch. Thanks so much for sharing with me on Instagram and Facebook. Here is a run down of a few of our favorites this month.

mick_rose_handmade: we love this romper with the intricate tribal beading accent in Daisy from the Caravelle Arcade line.

laneyclaire: stunning navy dress using Charlotte and Melody from the Beauty Queen line.

qwirkykreationsboutique – great dress in Isabelle from Good Company with a contrasting white and black belt.

lolly.and.me – some bunny was pretty lucky to wear this dress in Daisy from the Caravelle Arcade line for Easter!

danilittletreasures – it’s a sunny shiney day every day when you are wearing a dress in Melody from the Good Company line.

sewvolution – we’d be jumping for joy if we had on a dress in Eloise from the Happy Land line too.

alliegraycreations – We love seeing old lines dug out of the fabric stash and come to life. Sweet romper in Siobahn and Lisa from the Poodle line.

summer.lillies – this little fashionista is rocking a dress in Hillary from the Nostalgia line.

Thanks to everyone who made last fall’s romantic and vintage inspired fabric line, Nostalgia, a huge success. It’s still out there but supplies are running low, so if you have any favorites make sure to stock up on a few yards before its gone….we don’t want you to miss out.

We wanted to share these stunning photos by Angie Davis. Angie is the owner of Bella Marie Photography NYC, and she designed this amazing dress for one of her daughters using Kitty and Jackson in Green from the Nostalgia line. Two Snuggle Bugs sewed the design and they came out perfectly. The gold lace is a striking contrast on both fabrics. Hope you are inspired by them as much as we are.

We swooned when we saw a stunning little girl modeling a lovely dress in Vickie from Good Company with a red applique top and had to know more. Met Dorie the talented sewist behind the Baby Bird Boutique. Make sure to follow Dorie on Instagram @TheBabyBirdBoutique. She makes wonderful dresses, rompers, bloomers and more for little ones. We are smitten.

My name is Dorie Kirk- but I am known only as Mama Bird in the sewing and Instagram community. I live in Fort Worth, TX with my husband and four children. I quit nursing to become a stay at home mother and never thought I’d find a way to stay busy enough (as if mothering isn’t enough to cover 24 hours a day).

We lost our son, Kale, in June 2011. Soon after, we became pregnant with our youngest child, Kaleb, but because of our grief and emptiness, I found myself looking for ways to stay busy to ward off anxiety. I watched as friends and family taught themselves to make tutus and other fun crafts. I remember a good friend trying to give away her sewing machine and the rest really is history! My husband (patient as he is) watched the included Brother DVD, learned the ropes a bit (his mother was a seamstress when he was little and he knew his way around a machine well enough). It wasn’t very long until I was surprising my husband with what new things I learn. Less than five year later, and this little busy project has turned into a business that helps my family contribute to many causes surrounding our late son.

It has been such an incredible journey, and the Instagram and sewing community have been such a great place for my feet to land!

Our Top 5 women’s patterns post was so popular, we thought we’d do a run down of our most popular patterns for kids. If you are working on any Sis Boom patterns and have a question, make sure to join our Sis Boom Pattern Co Facebook group. Jeanine Thomlinson runs the show over there and she knows the patterns inside and out!  Don’t forget to share with me what you’re working on, it always brightens my day. I’m on Facebook,  Instagram, and Twitter.

#5 Carly Baby Bubble Romper – if you have a little one in your life, nothing is cuter than the Carly Baby Bubble. Sewist love this easy and quick, reversible pattern. Mom’s love it’s easy on and easy off design and it makes diaper changes a breeze on the go.  Jazz it up with sweet sleeve options galore – sleeveless, or with ruffle or puff sleeves.

#4 Sophie Tunic – tunics are a favorite for a reason, they are so versatile! They look great with jeans, dressed up with fancy shoes and jewelry, or dressed down with sandals and covering a bathing suit for a day at the beach or pool. Sophie is another quick sew and perfect for a beginner, plus 3 sleeve options are included for endless fun.

#3 Ethan Boys Button-Up Shirt – Dress your handsome young hunk in a classic Sis Boom button-down. Perfect for formal holidays, birthday boys, family photos, confirmations, family gatherings.. the list goes on… Pair a Sis Boom Ethan with some khakis, brown belt, hips shoes and… you’re done! Watch out, ladies! The Ethan is also perfect on girls/teens paired with skinny jeans and boots in the fall/winter, and cute sandals in spring/summer.

#2 Marissa Dress – Sis Boom’s Marissa is a sophisticated, fancier dress for girls with pinched straps and cummerbund waist. This pattern is a showstopper paired with your favorite Sis Boom fabric and a crinoline. A sparkly brooch added to the cummerbund really sends it over the top.

#1 Bettyann Shift Dress/Top – Bettyann is simple and comfortable, but one of our more versatile patterns. No wonder she is so popular. Sew a classic dress or top, add length for a maxi dress plus you can add pockets or ruffle sleeves for more whimsy. Such a fun, classic pattern that will never go out of style.

Spring is in the air over in my corner of the world! It’s into the 70’s today with gorgeous sunny skies, chirping birds and flower buds peeking out from the earth. Spring is always thought of as an awakening, a new beginning, and many of us are inspired to grow ourselves – maybe by picking up an old hobby or starting a new one, or getting out and exercising or volunteering more. I hope this spring finds you doing something very near and dear to your heart.

Our Sis Boom Pattern Co Facebook group has grown to a lovely community where new and veteran sewist alike share tips and tricks for sewing not just Sis Boom patterns, but sewing in general. If you haven’t joined yet, please do! We get asked lots of questions about popular Sis Boom patterns, so I thought I’d share with you our top 5 most popular patterns for women.

#5 –Devon Peasant – this peasant dress/top’s versatile style is super easy to sew, can be made in a range of lengths, and has lots of options from ruffles to pom-poms. Darling with jeans, cute as a dress or can be made into the perfect beach cover up.

#4 –Patricia Tunic – this head-turning tunic is named for Jennifer’s mother. With it’s figure-flattering cut and loads of finishing options, the Patricia can be dressed up for a night on the town or a casual day running errands.

#3 – Meghan Peasant – Meghan’s empire style imparts a stunning silhouette to women of all shapes and sizes. A great choice for the beginner sewist, Meghan sews up quickly and has lots of sleeve and length options.

#2 – Jamie Dress – the stunning details on the Jamie make it a perfect for all occasions – dress her up with accessories and heels for a wedding or dress her down with flip flops for a day at the park. If you have always been afraid to tackle a dress with zippers, this is THE DRESS to try first with super easy instructions to help you add a side zipper like a pro!

#1 – Angie Dress– sweet Angie is our most popular selling women’s pattern for a reason. This quick sew dress has 3 bodice options, multiple length choices, an elasticized waist and pockets. Oh so cute and flattering on women of all shapes and sizes.

As always, share whatever you’re making with Sis Boom fabric or patterns on Facebook or Instagram. We love seeing what you are up to!